Kristi Noem American politician Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook Twitter URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Kristi-Noem Share Share Share to social media Facebook Twitter URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Kristi-Noem Also known as: Kristi Arnold Written by Nick Tabor Nick Tabor is a freelance journalist and the author of Africatown: America's Last Slave Ship and the Community It Created. Nick Tabor Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Jun 10, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Née: Kristi Arnold (Show more) Born: November 30, 1971, Watertown, South Dakota, U.S. (Show more) Kristi Noem (born November 30, 1971, Watertown, South Dakota, U.S.) is a Republican politician who was the first woman to serve as governor of South Dakota (2019– ). She was previously a member of the U.S. House of Representatives (2011–19). A prominent figure in conservative politics, Noem has associated herself closely with former president Donald Trump and is considered a potential running mate in his 2024 presidential campaign. Kristi Arnold, one of four children born to Corinne and Ron Arnold, grew up on a farm in Hamlin county, east-central South Dakota. In 1990, when she was a senior in high ...(100 of 1231 words)

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